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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.29, 751.41 and 257.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.29, 751.41 and 257.67 is: 386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.29 : 751.41 = 257.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.29/751.41 = 257.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.29x = 751.41 × 257.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.29x = 193,615.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,615.81/501.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.24

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